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Behavioral Assistant (Essex County)
Job Location:
Job Location:
East Orange, NJ - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
3 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
30 September 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Behavioral Assistant (BA)
About Neuropath Behavioral Healthcare
Neuropath Behavioral Healthcare provides comprehensive therapeutic support services designed to address a wide range of emotional behavioral and developmental challenges. Our approach is rooted in evidence-based practices and our team of highly trained professionals is dedicated to providing individualized care for every client.
Neuropath Behavioral Healthcare provides comprehensive therapeutic support services designed to address a wide range of emotional behavioral and developmental challenges. Our approach is rooted in evidence-based practices and our team of highly trained professionals is dedicated to providing individualized care for every client.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide support in the home and community to both youth and caregivers
- Implement treatment plans
- Deliver services as directed by the supervising therapist including:
- Using evidence-based interventions and positive reinforcement
- Assist parents/guardians with treatment plan implementation
- Collect track and report progression or regression (including graphs when required)
- Submit accurate weekly clinical progress notes within 24 hours of service provision
- Assist with caregiver/staff training under the guidance of a supervising therapist.
- Recognize prevent and intervene in crisis situations appropriately
- Participate in required training and maintain compliance with all agency policies
Required Skills & Abilities:
- Strong active listening critical thinking and communication skills
- Compassion patience and adaptability
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Positive leadership and role modeling for youth and families
- Reliability and attentiveness with strong organizational skills
- Knowledge of evidence-based interventions for behavioral/developmental disabilities
Qualifications:
- Must complete theNJ CSOC Behavioral Assistant Certificationwithin 6 months of hire
- Bachelors degree in Psychology Social Work or related field
- 24 years of experience in behavioral healthcare preferably working with children with developmental/intellectual disabilities or mental illness
- Valid New Jersey Drivers License
- Must pass all state and federal background checks
- A pre-employment post conditional job offer drug screen is required for this role.
- Bilingual candidates (especially Spanish-speaking) encouraged to apply.
- Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future visa sponsorship. We are unable to sponsor H-1B or other employment visas at this time.
Benefits:
- A dynamic work environment
- Opportunities for professional growth
- Competitive Pay
- Paid Time Off &Sick Pay (Full-Time):
- PTO accrual based on years of service (1320 days annually).
- Sick Time Off (STO) up to 40 hours per year.
- Paid Time Off & Sick Pay (Part-Time):
- PTO accrual based on years of service (up to 40 hours annually).
- Sick Time Off (STO) up to 40 hours per year.
- Ongoing Job Training
Health and Ancillary Benefits:
- ICHRA Health Coverage Reimbursement Plan
- Short/ Long Term Disability
- Life Insurance
- 401K
Required Experience:
Junior IC
About Company
Empowering individuals and families through compassionate behavioral health care, therapy, and wraparound services tailored to promote lasting recovery.
